Merida has a new version of its Big Trail hardtail, with bigger sizing, better geometry and improved components. That’s an impressive jobs list to tick…
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Specialized kills the Stumpjumper Evo, but the new Stumpjumper 15 has a Genie in the shock that claims to bring a magic carpet ride
43 years after the first Stumpjumper was introduced, Specialized has brought out the latest iteration: the Stumpjumper 15. The American brand’s trail bike gets a…
Orbea releases new versions of the Rise e-bike, including lower-cost alloy-framed options
Launched recently, the new Orbea Rise bridged the gap between the best full-fat e-bikes and diet models with its 85Nm Shimano EP801 motor and sub-20kg…
SRAM’s new S-1000 parts bring T-Type wireless Transmission to a lower price point – but you’ll have to buy a complete bike to get it
SRAM has expanded its Eagle Transmission Ecosystem with four new products, bringing the brand’s high-tech wireless shifting to a lower price point than ever before.…
Is it worth spending an extra £2k on a better e-bike? We compare two of the latest lightweight e-bikes from Canyon
The new breed of lightweight e-bikes are causing quite a stir at the moment, with motors like the Bosch SX bringing ample power and range…
Tired of fiddling with cleat position when you replace them? Crankbrothers’ new tool takes out the guesswork
Crankbrothers has released a Cleat Tool, which allows riders to precisely align their cleats during installation, and keep them from moving during the tightening process.…
Formula’s new low-progression air-spring could make it as cushty as the new RockShox 3.1 damper
Formula has just released a Josh Bryceland Edition Selva fork, custom tuned for the most jibbing-est man in the world and with a limited 100-piece…
Fox’s new Purevue eyewear could bring goggle protection without the hassle
Fox Racing has launched its new eyewear – the Purvue. It’s technically a goggle, but without the sometimes cumbersome design that can lead to you…
OneUp’s new hubs: seven colours, £315 a pair, and weigh less than Hope and DT Swiss equivalents, it’s claimed
OneUp Components has launched its first ever wheel hubs. They will be available in a choice of seven anodised colours, and the brand claims they…
Fazua is ‘listening’ to its e-bike motors to improve reliability and diagnose faults
E-bikes, washing machines, your toothbrush… it’s well known they all make weird sounds when they’re about to go wrong, and if we just listened hard…
Will Shimano’s new EP5 motor drive the next generation of lightweight e-bikes?
Shimano has launched two new drive units with mid-power outputs that are just begging to be used on a lightweight e-bike. EP5 delivers 60Nm of…
E-bikes on sale: I’ve trawled the web to find the best MTB deals of the summer
I love riding anything with suspension and knobbly tyres, but e-bikes are killing it for me right now because they’re just so darned efficient. I…
Better than Morzine? Crans-Montana in Switzerland should be on your riding bucket list
Start planning an alpine riding holiday and the first places that probably come to mind are Morzine and Les Gets. These mountain biking meccas are…
EXT’s latest V4 Arma and Storia shocks allow for softer springs and easier fettling
The latest coil shocks from EXT can now be run with softer springs for more grip and comfort, thanks to a raft of changes the…
When e-bikes first came out I hated them. Now I hardly ride anything else
When the first full-suspension e-bike turned up at the MBR office it was certainly a novelty. It couldn’t be further away from the best electric…
Should you buy a lightweight e-bike with a mid-power motor?
E-bikes come with a whole spectrum of different power outputs, from 35Nm right up to 108Nm of torque, and weigh anything from 15kg to 25kg…
Specialized Chisel is a 13kg down-country trail bike you could race too… for just £2,000
Specialized has launched a full-suspension version of its aluminium XC hardtail, the Chisel. It’s been modelled closely on its carbon fibre cousin, the Epic 8,…
Even the England football squad are getting involved in e-bike week
Have you heard?! It’s e-bike week here on MBR, and we’re pleased to see we’ve even managed to inspire Southgate’s lads into trying some out…
When automotive brands build mountain bikes, new RockShox kit, Geometron’s super-adjustable G1, and Lidl starts selling e-bikes
On the latest episode of the MBR Show, we kick off by discussing McLaren’s surprise entry into the e-bike market with the wild new Extreme…
It’s E-Bike Week on MBR – Here’s what to look out for
With summer finally making an appearance, the trails drying out, and mountain bikers looking to get out and ride, we’re running a week dedicated to…